Wiring Systems Engineer, Flight Research

XWING; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 90,800 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

XWING, located in Santa Cruz, CA, is hiring a Wiring Systems Engineer to innovate electrical wiring systems for aviation projects. This exciting role involves designing and installing electrical components, collaborating in a cross-functional team to bring ideas from concept to implementation.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical engineering skills, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and a passion for aviation technology. Join us for a rewarding career within a growing team!

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a relevant industry or 5+ years without a degree.
• Proficient in electrical engineering design and analysis.
• Experience with CAD and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Create architecture and power distribution diagrams.
• Select electrical components from catalogs.
• Design and install electrical systems in aircraft.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Hands-on design

Prototyping

Testing

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Catia

Job description

Wiring Systems Engineer, Flight Research

Job Locations: US-CA-Santa Cruz | ID: 2026-4843 | Category: Flight Research | Type: Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate engineer to join our team to develop electrical wiring systems on new aviation projects. In a rapid prototyping environment, the engineer will be responsible for designing the architecture, components, assemblies, and installations; building test articles, manufacturing assemblies, and installing them; and running tests and iterating. Working with a relatively small cross-functional team on a new development project, the engineer will have the opportunity to learn about other functional disciplines, systems, and new technologies with which the electrical system interfaces. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow firsthand from concept to creation and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Generate architecture and power distribution diagrams and analyze tradeoffs
• Select electrical components from COTS catalogues and custom designs
• Perform voltage and ampacity analysis
• Design electrical system installations in CAD and 2D drawings
• Manufacture and install electrical designs into aircraft
• Iterate quickly following the design, build, test strategy
• Control designs via interface and configuration documents

Required

• B.S. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, other relevant discipline and 3+ years of working experience in a relevant industry OR in lieu of a degree, 5+ years of working experience in a relevant industry
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills, working with people cross-functionally
• Experience with hands‑on design, prototyping, and testing

Desired

• 8+ years of working experience in relevant industry
• Proficiency with Catia, specifically using Electrical 3D Design, Electrical 3D Part Design, Electrical 3D Manufacturing Preparation, Assembly Design, Part Design, and Generative Shape Design
• Familiarity with EWIS aerospace standards, such as SAE AS50881, AC 43.13 Ch.11, ASTM F2639, etc.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP/PLM solutions

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $90,800 - $155,400/Yr. The compensation package will be determined by job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer